Scars A scar is a mark that is left on the skin after a wound or an injury to the surface of the skin has healed. Scars are very common – most people have at least one on their body. They are a natural part of the healing process.
Plastic surgery Plastic surgery is the branch of surgery specialising in repairing and reconstructing missing or damaged tissue and skin, usually because of surgery, illness, injury or an abnormality present from birth.
Ear reshaping Ear reshaping is a type of cosmetic surgery used to treat protruding ears. The operation is also known as otoplasty or pinnaplasty. Protruding ears can be a characteristic that runs in families, but this is not always the case.
Liposuction Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery used to remove unwanted body fat. The operation is also known as liposculpture or suction-assisted lipectomy.
Non-surgical cosmetic procedures Non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and fillers, can be used to alter your appearance without the need for surgery. They are a popular alternative to surgical procedures.
Breast reduction Female breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is an operation to reduce the weight and volume of the breasts. During the procedure, fat, glandular tissue and skin are removed from the breasts, which are then reshaped and the nipples repositioned.
PIP breast implants PIP breast implants were withdrawn from the UK after it came to light that they'd been deliberately manufactured with industrial grade silicone and were far more prone to rupture than other breast implants.
Cosmetic surgery Cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is a type of surgery used to change a person's appearance to achieve what they perceive to be a more desirable look.
Breast implants Breast implant surgery – also called breast augmentation or enlargement – is the most common type of cosmetic surgery carried out in the UK.
Questions and Answers about Alopecia Areata Alopecia areata is considered an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system, which is designed to protect the body from foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria, mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, the structures from which hairs grow. This can lead to hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere.
Questions and Answers about Acne Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles.
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